Misjudge

usgb/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/
verb

To form incorrect thoughts or opinions about someone or something.

She completely misjudged the distance and fell into the pool
Visual representation of "misjudge" - To form incorrect thoughts or opinions about someone or something

Often appears as...

  • misjudge the situation
  • misjudge the distance
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Visual representation of "misjudge"
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Context Matters

Understand the situation to use 'misjudge' correctly; it implies a mistaken assessment, not just any error.

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He misjudged her silence as agreement, but she was actually unsure.
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Outcome Relevance

'Misjudge' often leads to a specific consequence or result from the mistake.

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We misjudged the weather and ended up stuck on the mountain.
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Not Malicious

'Misjudge' doesn't imply intent to harm; it means an error was made, perhaps innocently.

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I misjudged his capabilities and gave him too much work.
Visual representation of the word "Misjudge"

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